The Sandy Springs Police Department was created in 2005, and serves the community with 134 sworn officers. Operations are coordinated from two districts; north and south. Each district is commanded by district captains and is comprised of four patrol beats. The patrol division is complemented by specialty units including Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Traffic Unit, Specialized Investigation Unit (SIU), and Criminal Investigation Unit (CID). The SSPD has several specialty vehicles and equipment including the river response boat, Rhino ATV units, river kayaks, a Command vehicle, and an armored vehicle for tactical response.

Ken DeSimone leads the police force. Chief DeSimone worked previously with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, and also served as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, retiring from that position in 2014.

Keith Zgonc is second in command, serving as Deputy Chief. Captain Zgonc has been with the Sandy Springs Police Department since its inception in 2006. His 25-year career in law enforcment began in 1991 with the City of Smyrna Police Department. Zgonc is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the FBI National Academy.

Sandy Springs Police Department Operations are coordinated by two districts: North and South. Each district is commanded by district captains and is divided into four patrol zones. The patrol division is complemented by specialized units including Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Traffic Unit, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and Criminal Investigations Division (CID).